An apparatus is provided for rotational equipment. This apparatus includes a rotor blade including an airfoil body, a spar structure and a cuff. The airfoil body extends spanwise from a base to a tip. The airfoil body extends longitudinally (e.g., chordwise) from a leading edge to a trailing edge. The airfoil body extends laterally between a first side and a second side. The spar structure extends spanwise within and supports the airfoil body. The cuff projects out from the spar structure and away from the base of the airfoil body. The cuff is formed integral with the spar structure. The cuff and the spar structure are configured from or otherwise include thermoplastic material.


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    Title :

    COMPOSITE THERMOPLASTIC ROTOR BLADE WITH INTEGRAL CUFF


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    Publication date :

    2024-01-04


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F01D Strömungsmaschinen [Kraft- und Arbeitsmaschinen oder Kraftmaschinen], z.B. Dampfturbinen , NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAM TURBINES / B29D PRODUCING PARTICULAR ARTICLES FROM PLASTICS OR FROM SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE , Herstellen besonderer Gegenstände aus Kunststoff oder aus Stoffen in plastischem Zustand / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge



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